Indian Shamshir Sword with Silver and Enamel Mounts
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Fine old Indian sword of shamshir form with scabbard, approx 95 cm overall with 75 cm heavy curved single edged blade of wootz steel of Persian make. The hilt with silver mounts inlaid with black enamel, the pommel being in the form of a male camel's head with protruding dulla, the grip scales are of walrus tusk (morse) The scabbard with silver mounts inlaid with black enamel. This sword is illustrated in 'Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour' by Robert Hales (plate 562)
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